Canada deports 366 Nigerians with 974 more facing removal
Canadian authorities have deported 366 Nigerian nationals in recent immigration enforcement operations, with another 974 awaiting removal, according to official data.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) carried out the deportations as part of routine efforts to enforce immigration laws against those who have exhausted legal options to remain in the country.
Officials stressed that the actions are not targeted at any specific nationality. Under Canadian rules, foreign nationals must leave if their visas expire, asylum claims are rejected or they breach stay conditions.
Those who do not depart voluntarily face enforced removal after due process, including appeals.
The 366 Nigerians removed had completed all legal stages, with authorities saying procedures respect Canadian law and international human rights standards.
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The 974 others are at varying points, including ongoing appeals or delays due to logistical or humanitarian reasons.
Canada has seen a surge in such cases amid rising asylum claims and visa overstays.
Investigation revealed that Nigerians are among those citing insecurity and economic hardship at home as reasons for seeking opportunities abroad.
Immigration experts say not all awaiting removal will be deported, with some potentially gaining status through appeals or other pathways.
The government insists its system remains welcoming, accepting hundreds of thousands of immigrants yearly, but must enforce rules to maintain public trust.
In Nigeria, the figures have spotlighted migration pressures from unemployment and violence.
Community groups in Canada are urging better legal support for migrants to avoid such outcomes.
CBSA says it conducts removals “with dignity” and collaborates with Nigeria on documentation and reintegration. As immigration debates intensify, officials vow to uphold a “fair and orderly” system.
